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MO HB59

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rochelle Walton Gray

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Peace officer applicants must disclose any complaints, disciplinary actions, or internal investigations from prior employment with other law enforcement agencies during the application or interview process

  • Applicants with prior complaints, disciplinary actions, or internal investigations must undergo a psychological evaluation before being hired to determine fitness for law enforcement work

  • Applicants who pass the psychological evaluation must receive additional training addressing the specific issues that led to the prior complaint, disciplinary action, or investigation

  • Adds new section 590.015 to Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 590 (which governs peace officer standards and training)

Legislative Description

Requires certain disclosures by a person applying for a position as a peace officer

Last Action

Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)

2/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness2/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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